Bridgeburg in Fort Erie in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
CN Locomotive No. 6218 (1942)
Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 23, 2026
1. CN Locomotive No. 6218 (1942) - Marker
Height: 15'5"
Width: 10' 10"
Weight: 399,600 lbs.
Drive wheel diameter: 6'1"
Fuel used: 3 to 4 tons of coal/hour
Length of engine with tender: 94' 9"
Weight of tender: 227,300 lbs.
Coal capacity of tender: 18 tons
Water capacity of tender: 11,600 imperial gallons
CN LOCOMOTIVE NO. 6218
This Canadian National (CN) steam locomotive was built in September 1942 by the Montreal Locomotive Works.
Between 1942 and 1960, this engine hauled both freight and passengers. Its runs stretched across the country, travelling as far as Halifax in the east and Saskatoon in the west. It also provided service to Vermont, Maine, and New Hampshire.
The main section of the CN 6218 engine is the boiler which held water. Coal stored in the tender behind the engine was shovelled into the firebox next to the boiler and the heated water in turn produced steam. The buildup of pressure from the steam forced the pistons to move back and forth, propelling the engine forward.
CN 6218 was retired from regular service in 1960, but returned in 1964, providing special excursions known as
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CN retired the locomotive permanently in 1973 and presented it to the Town of Fort Erie. It was unveiled to the public in 1974 as a symbol and reminder of the town's rich railway history.
Erected by Fort Erie Railway Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.
Location. 42° 55.364′ N, 78° 55.035′ W. Marker is in Fort Erie, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is in Bridgeburg. It is on Central Avenue, on the right when traveling north. The marker is on a post near the front of the locomotive, at the south-east corner of Fort Erie Railway Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Central Ave, Fort Erie ON L2A 3T7, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe and in Niagara Canada. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds
Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 23, 2026
2. CN Locomotive No. 6218 (1942) - Marker in context
The marker (right) is very near the front of (and south-west of) the locomotive.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: B-1 Grand Trunk Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Ridgeway Station c. 1900 (within shouting distance of this marker); R.C.A.F. "Red Knight" T-33 Jet Aircraft (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Mentholatum Company of Canada, Ltd. (approx. half a kilometer away); Sir Casimir Gzowski (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); 1873 - 1973 International Railway Bridge (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); 202 Dufferin Street (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); 36 Concession Road (approx. one kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Erie.
Also see . . . Locomotive Canadian National 6218 (by Wikipedia). (Submitted on June 25, 2026, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario.)
Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 23, 2026
3. CN Locomotive No. 6218
The locomotive and tender are permanently attached, and treated as one unit. The caboose is just on for the ride.
Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 23, 2026
4. CN Locomotive No. 6218 - Rear view
Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 23, 2026
5. CN Locomotive No. 6218 - Front view
Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 23, 2026
6. CN Locomotive No. 6218
The engine is so big, it needed TWO dedication plaques!
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2026, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 25, 2026, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario.
